Cardiology Unit Secretary

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work.SM

The Cardiology Unit Secretary will assist the cardiology suite in patient discharges in relation to scheduling all appointments/procedures in EPM or Siemens syngo workflow that are ordered by the cardiologist (follow appointments, echoes, stress, vascular, labs, etc.). This position will also assist the Cardiology Unit Secretary (within the pod) by performing batch faxes, collecting incoming faxes, and assisting with scheduling hospital procedures. Incoming faxes may include, but not limited to 3rd party vendors including Biotel, Preventice, hospital reports, etc.

This position is face to face contact with patients and staff to ensure accurate scheduling and communication between the cardiology pod and the Unit Secretary.

Location: 2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects data from patient charts to complete forms, prior authorizations and schedule appointments as needed
• Documents and reports the information and data collected in a retrievable understandable and readable format
• Putting together with charts
• Prior Authorization
• Faxing/scanning
• Documents information acquired and services implemented in the patient health record
• Communicates openly with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
• Uses effective professional communication skills and tools to acquire and disseminate relevant information to patients, caregivers, and health care providers across the continuum of care
• Perform batch faxes
• Collecting incoming faxes
• Assisting with Scheduling Hospital Procedures

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency
• Ability to work 8-hour days Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a medical/healthcare setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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